With a stay at YMCA International Hostel, you'll be centrally located in George Town, within a 5-minute drive of Gurney Drive and Gurney Plaza. .This hostel is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from KOMTAR and 3.9 mi (6.2 km) from Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal.
Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal - 7 min drive - 6.3 km
Getting around
Penang Sentral - 32 min drive
Penang Intl. Airport (PEN) - 28 min drive
Restaurants
天天鱼 Daily Fish - 9 min walk
羅記鴨肉粿條湯 - 9 min walk
Pantry - 9 min walk
CRC Restaurant - 11 min walk
金辉大排档 - 8 min walk
About this property
YMCA International Hostel
Hostel with free parking, near Gurney Drive
YMCA International Hostel offers 70 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and complimentary toiletries. This George Town hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access.
Bathrooms include showers and bidets. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Make yourself at home in one of the 70 air-conditioned guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and bidets. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and coffee/tea makers.
Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and wedding services. Additional amenities at this hostel include a banquet hall and a vending machine.
At YMCA International Hostel, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant.
Featured amenities include a business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and a 24-hour front desk. Event facilities at this hostel consist of a conference center and meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.
Onsite venue - This restaurant specializes in Chinese cuisine.
Languages
Chinese (Mandarin), English, Malay
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Free in-room WiFi has a 4-device limit
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and public transport
Free covered self-parking on site
Food and drink
1 restaurant
Family friendly
Laundry facilities
Conveniences
Banquet hall
Lift
Free newspapers in reception
Vending machine
Water dispenser
Guest services
24-hour front desk
Daily housekeeping
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Wedding services
Business services
Business centre
Conference centre
Meeting rooms
Outdoors
Terrace
Accessibility
If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Lift
Grab bar near toilet
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
Wheelchairs available on site
More
Designated smoking areas
Room amenities
Bedroom
Air conditioning
Bed sheets
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathroom
Bidet
Free toiletries
Hairdryer (on request)
Private bathroom
Shower
Towels
Entertainment
TV
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
More
Desk
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Phone
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before noon
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 6 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Payment types
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
A tax is imposed by the city: MYR 2.00 per accommodation, per night
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
We should mention
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Free in-room WiFi has a 4-device limit
Property is also known as
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YMCA International Hostel Reviews
Reviews
7.2
Good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Lousy. One of the worst place to stay, even for a night. Room was so dirty, dusty. Bathroom not clean. Coffee cup stained from previous usage.
Lousy room
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017
10/10 Excellent
Ugurhan
26 Dec 2017
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
good hotel for the price
It was pretty good overall. Daily cleaning, sheets, towels were very clean and tidy. Wi-fi is just ok, i can say it was stable but definitely slow, even for video chat. Cafeteria ladies were super nice and helpful, there wasn't many breakfast choice but i think they're good.
My room looked bit old and smell damply but cleanliness and tidiness saved it.
Location wise, i wouldn't say it is in the centre of georgetown, walking to old town would take half an hour at least or can take a bus. Nice area though, modern side of the town, also close to china town, lots of nice restaurants about 10 minutes of walking distance.
Ugurhan
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017
8/10 Good
Lee, Singapore
5 Dec 2017
Liked: Staff & service
Good Value for money
The whole hotel has been retrofitted and refurbished.....new beds, mattress and brand new bathroom.
Nice residential neighbourhood and easy to get a cab during the day. Helpful and friendly staff.
Free wifi too.
Lee
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2017
6/10 Okay
Verified traveller
4 Dec 2017
Liked: Staff & service
Good budget hotel close to many amenities. Safe & friendly environment.
Comfortable bed with quiet air con and clean environment. Only two choice for breakfast and there's nothing else to eat around the area. Food is decent if not fussy. Have to take Uber or Grab where ever I want to go. It was a decent place for the amount I pay. Not for luxury seeker though. Will stay there again.
On the last February, I have booked other hotel at another site. Before arrival date in two days, the site have cancelled my booking due to my credit card could not be charged. I was very upset. After that , I try to search hotel in hotels.com site to book another hotel. Finally I find hotel that under my budget and the review was very good. Before arriving, various matters in my mind think about this hotel. Upon arrival, from receptionist place until enter room, everything is very satisfied. Room that is so comfortable, air conditioner like clockwork and toilet also clean. Wifi was very fast. This hotel also very close to food area especially Nasi Kandar. You only need to use GPS only LOL. I'm a Muslim. Only two matters only I want the comment this hotel is breakfast and Kiblat. Cafe located in this hotel not stated halal sign and I understand it unsuitable to Muslims. Direction on the other hand I merely using application to indicating Kiblat. So if there is friends Islamic that wish to take a holiday in Penang can tailored in this hotel, no doubt. Overall I and very satisfied husband stay in this hotel to 3d2n as I in Penang.